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Hi, I have a 3.57 cgpa and a 3.4 sgpa
I am enrolled in a masters program for global med that lasts 1 year
Which option would Be better for me?
To extend a year of my undergrad and get my gpa to a 3.7 while taking only 1 class of masters?
Or to graduate this fall with a 3.65 and do a whole semester of my masters before I apply?

 

[Goro]

On paper only, this looks better, but in reality, I see little difference.


To extend a year of my undergrad and get my gpa to a 3.7 while taking only 1 class of masters?
Or to graduate this fall with a 3.65 and do a whole semester of my masters before I apply?[/quote]

 

[tmn]

The difference between 3.65 and 3.7 is likely inconsequential.

 

[drabberbadge]

On paper only, this looks better, but in reality, I see little difference.


To extend a year of my undergrad and get my gpa to a 3.7 while taking only 1 class of masters?
Or to graduate this fall with a 3.65 and do a whole semester of my masters before I apply?

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Is it an beneficial at all that I'll be doing a masters in my gap year or does it not make a difference because I am applying before I get my masters degree?
I'm concerned due to my lack of ECs I'm not sure where to start for ECs( applying next year!) and my not so good gpa that I have no shot at a md med school in the us
I haven't taken the Mcat yet but I'll be studying this summer

 

[Goro]

A 3.65 GPA is fine. You should start doing ECs now. We expect you to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time.
The benefit from the MS program won't be relevant until AdComs can see you're grades in it.


Is it an beneficial at all that I'll be doing a masters in my gap year or does it not make a difference because I am applying before I get my masters degree?
I'm concerned due to my lack of ECs I'm not sure where to start for ECs( applying next year!) and my not so good gpa that I have no shot at a md med school in the us
I haven't taken the Mcat yet but I'll be studying this summer[/quote]

 

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Is it an beneficial at all that I'll be doing a masters in my gap year or does it not make a difference because I am applying before I get my masters degree?
I'm concerned due to my lack of ECs I'm not sure where to start for ECs( applying next year!) and my not so good gpa that I have no shot at a md med school in the us
I haven't taken the Mcat yet but I'll be studying this summer[/quote]

What is wrong with a 3.65 gpa? Isn't that the average accepted student gpa?

 

[drabberbadge]

Yes but average is not good enough coupled with low ECs...